Energy Conservation in Historic Buildings

Statewide Series of Workshops Kicks Off in Schenectady

ALBANY, NY (04/22/2011)(readMedia)-- Presented by: The Preservation League of New York State and The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)

Co-Sponsored by: American Institute of Architects – New York State; US Green Building Council, Upstate New York Chapter; Historic Albany Foundation; Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation; Schenectady County Historical Society

WHEN: Monday, May 16 and Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Two-Day Workshop, 8am-4pm each day

WHERE: Schenectady County Community College

78 Washington Avenue, Schenectady, Stockade Room 101

Field Session, Day Two – 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., Schenectady County Historical Society, 32 Washington Avenue

REGISTRATION WEBSITE: www.nyserdacodetraining.com or www.preservenys.org

REGISTRATION COST: $75 for 2 days, lunch included

Continuing Education credits are available for Architects: 6 LUs/HSW for each full-day of the two-day workshop, totaling 12 LUs/HSW for the two days. AIA members will also receive SD credits.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

Energy Conservation in Historic Buildings are designed for contractors, architects and other building professionals. These workshops focus on energy conservation issues of interest to those who work in older buildings, but who do not specialize in historic preservation or historic structures. For example, a contractor hired to insulate a 1920s residence or an architect who wants to understand the application of air sealants for a mixed-use building rehabilitation would come away with information that would help them better serve their clients. Participants will receive technical information on the Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State - 2010 and its applications for historic buildings in both classroom and field presentations.

EDITORS NOTE:

This is the first of a series of workshops the League will present across New York State in the summer of 2011. Information on additional workshops is available on the League's website at www.preservenys.org/